Stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh

It's been a long, long time, yeah (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Since I've got you on my mind (oh-oh-oh-oh) oh-oh
Now you are here (stir it, stir it, stir it together), I said
It's so clear
To see what we could do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Just me and you

Come on and stir it up, little darlin'
Stir it up, come on, baby
Come on and stir it up, yeah
Little darlin', stir it up, oh-oh

I'll push the wood (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Then I blaze ya fire
Then I'll satisfy your heart's desire (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Said, I stir it together (stir it, stir it, stir it together)
Every minute
All you got to do, baby, (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Is keep it in, and

(Stir it up) oh, little darlin'
Stir it up, baby
Come on and stir it up, oh-oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo-oh mmh, now, now

Quench me when I'm thirsty
Come on and cool me down, baby, when I'm hot (oh-oh-oh-oh)
Your recipe is, darlin' is so tasty
When you show and stir your pot

So, stir it up, oh
Little darlin', stir it up, wo, now
Come on and stir it up, oh-ah
Little darlin', stir it up

Oh, little darlin', stir it up, come on, babe
Come on and stir it up, wo-o-a
Little darlin', stir it up, stick with me, baby
Come on, come on and stir it up, oh-oh
Little darlin', stir it up, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it, stir it


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Stir It Up Lyrics as written by Bob Marley

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    One of the most sensual songs ever. Bob is the man!

    Cool_Dandyon February 28, 2002   Link
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    the first time I ever heared this song I thought it was - Syria Little town in Syria - wow, how I was wrong! but this is such a badass song by Bob. I sal the Wailers about 2 months ago and they played this song..... When I closed my eyes it felt like Bob was on the stage singing. May his spirit and legacy live on!

    DaDreadlockChickon May 31, 2002   Link
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    this song is not about weed. you people are idiots. This a very sexual and mature love song that hits all the right notes.

    wrinkledPholeon May 04, 2004   Link
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    This song is about making love. Not about weed. But, however it makes you feel is what you can take away from it. If it makes you feel like smoking weed then go for it. Same goes for making love. Personally, please don't knock on my door if you hear this song playing; I am not smoking any weed. ;)

    pictorialpyroon May 13, 2004   Link
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    This song is about love, more specifically seduction and not the physical act of sex. The whole song is just a metaphor depicting a relationship of two people who are stupid for each other. I don't think it was written with the intention of having a literal meaning, but then again I have no idea what Bob Marley was doing. Either way if this song can't put a smile on your face, I don't know what your glitch is.

    dtfernandeson January 14, 2005   Link
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    yep, this song hits the spot all right. I love this song and i think the lyrics have a lot more meaning to it if u listen carefully. I agree with u cool dandy it is extremely sensual. I just love Bob Marley!

    maniameon May 15, 2002   Link
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    haha thew first time i herd this song i was high and and my friends seriously thought it was about making pot brownies it was all cute but i belived him haha but then ther next day i herd it over again and i realized it was about LOVE haha what a diffy. HUH!! LOL aww good times peace out!!

    TrippySellouton September 14, 2002   Link
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    This song is so flippin sexy.

    goodmorningmisterbenon March 21, 2003   Link
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    truly a beautiful song

    TakeMeAway109on April 17, 2003   Link
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    This song is about weed. Stir it up means to stir up the left over weed in the bowl of the bong.

    Briandog24on May 01, 2003   Link

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